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Presence Current · Arkansas
Last published 2025
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Makenzie Kapales

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Researcher

Graduate Student Researcher

1 h-index 3 pubs 1 cited

  • Bioprosthesis
  • Humans
  • Venous Valves
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Glutaral
  • Temperature
  • Veins
  • Benchmarking
  • Equipment Design
  • Printing, Three-Dimensional

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Makenzie Kapales' research focuses on the mechanical properties and potential applications of biological tissues, particularly in the context of medical devices. Their work includes investigating glutaraldehyde fixation of venous valve tissue as a benchmark for alternative methods, with implications for prosthetics. Kapales also addresses barriers to peritoneal dialysis, exploring how visual appeal can influence patient acceptance and adherence. This research involves collaborations with institutions such as the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and within the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, contributing to the fields of medical device design and patient-centered healthcare interventions. Kapales has published three papers, achieving an h-index of 1.

Metrics

  • h-index: 1
  • Publications: 3
  • Citations: 1

Selected Publications

  • Addressing the barriers to peritoneal dialysis—Visual appeal matters (2025)
    PLoS ONE DOI OpenAlex
  • Addressing Barriers to Peritoneal Dialysis: Can It Look Pretty? (2022)
    Journal of the American Society of Nephrology DOI OpenAlex
  • Glutaraldehyde fixation of venous valve tissue: A benchmark for alternative fixation methods (2022)
    Phlebology The Journal of Venous Disease 1 citation DOI OpenAlex

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12 Collaborators 4 Institutions 1 Country

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